Supermarkets
FTC’s Attempt to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger Overlooks Consumer Gains, ISN Survey Finds
Correction: FTC’s Attempt to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger In a previous report, ISN stated that the FTC has blocked the Kroger-Albertsons merger. We would like to clarify that the FTC is attempting to block the...
Trump and Harris Promise to Lower Food Costs But Trump May Have the Edge in Winning Over Voters
As the race for the U.S. presidency intensifies, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have turned their focus toward an issue that is top of mind for millions of Americans: the rising cost of...
USA Dock Strike Causes Panic Buying: Supermarkets Emptied as Consumers Fear Shortages
USA Dock Strike Causes Panic Buying: Supermarkets Emptied as Consumers Fear Shortages As dockworkers across major U.S. ports begin industrial action, supermarkets are witnessing waves of panic buying, leading to empty shelves and disrupted...
Riad Beladi commented on the FTC’s decision to attempt to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger
By Alain Taylor Riad Beladi is a British international media and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in the retail industry. He serves as a journalist and market analyst for International Supermarket...
FTC Stops Kroger-Albertsons Merger Until Court Delivers a Decision
Portland ISN Reporter: George Putchek Those arguments, delivered in a courtroom on the 14th floor of the federal courthouse in downtown Portland, showcased the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) push to block the nearly $25...
Tesco Supermarket Interim Results 2024/25
Interim Results 2024/25 STRONG CUSTOMER OFFER DELIVERS VOLUME GROWTH AND MARKET SHARE GAINS. Performance highlights (on a continuing operations basis)1,2H1 24/25H1 23/24Change at actual ratesChange at constant ratesGroup sales (exc. VAT, exc. fuel)3£31,463m£30,401m3.5%4.0%Adjusted operating profit4£1,649m£1,426m15.6%15.8% ...
Carrefour’s Strategic Expansion: Rebranding Cora Supermarkets Across Franc
Carrefour is taking a bold step to reinforce its dominance in the French retail market with the rebranding of 60 Cora supermarkets across the country. The transition, which began in early October 2024, follows...
Top 10 Best Bargain Shopping Spots for Brands in New York City
By Riad Beladi New York City is synonymous with world-class shopping, but you don’t have to break the bank to score top brands. Whether you’re hunting for high-end labels or stylish steals, the city...
How to spot signs of modern slavery in your supply chain
This week a BBC exposé revealed that modern slavery victims were forced to work at a McDonald’s in Cambridge, and a factory supplying goods to major supermarkets, including Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Asda, M&S and Co-op. While McDonald’s...
Aldi’s Growth Challenges UK Supermarket Giants
German retailer Aldi is disrupting the UK supermarket sector, emerging as a key competitor to established British chains. With a record £1.4bn investment plan, Aldi is accelerating its expansion, aiming to open 23 new...